Tree lighting ceremony to be virtual

2019 Tree Lighting ceremony

This year’s tree lighting ceremony will take place virtually on Friday, December 4. According to Mayor John Cooper, “I look forward to participating in the 21st annual tree lighting ceremony.” This year’s ceremony will start at 6 p.m. and will be streamed on Mayor John Cooper’s Facebook Page and on Metro Nashville Network – Comcast Channel 3. To adhere to COVID-19 health guidelines, this year’s event will be virtual-only.

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Blackburn leads Green by 21 points in latest Tennessee governor’s race poll

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